Though filmed as a story of the royal class with political struggles and wars for power and possession, it portrays the story of a mother giving whatever it takes to protect her children. The story carries the weight of all the mothers of the world who relentlessly put their effort, love, dignity, conscience, and everything else they had into raising their children and watching them grow. A mother's unconditional love for her children, the burden she bears for her children, and the one who would choose death with a smile on her face just for her children. A very outstanding character is played again by Kim Hye-soo. This drama is buckled with a lot of emotion, love, sentiment, responsibility, and a moral story. This drama has made me very curious about Kim Hye-soo. What will be her next release? What will the story be? What will be her role?
It is worth watching. With numerous plot twists, this is one of the best periodic drama. It deserves the best audience.